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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.53, 1,048.61 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.53, 1,048.61 and 352.34 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.53 : 1,048.61 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.53/1,048.61 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.53x = 1,048.61 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.53x = 369,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,460.24/699.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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